Many aspects of the storytelling in The Crucible make little sense from a logical perspective. That characters, with few exceptions, do not act logically or rationally. They act upon impulse and in ways that a modern reader would consider horrific and unbelievable. However, when reading the play, it cannot be forgotten that, as demonstrated before, the story is meant to be an allegory for the Red Scare. And while one may view the actions of the characters as barbaric and irrational, it must also be remembered that this is how humans actually acted at multiple points in history. Try as we may to forget it, it is part of human nature to act upon fear and condemn others before we sacrifice ourselves. The Crucible serves as a reminder of what
